The Political Origins of State-Level Performance Funding for Higher Education: The Cases of Florida, Illinois, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Washington

This report examines the origins of state performance funding in six states and concludes by drawing lessons for policymakers.
The Demise of Higher Education Performance Funding Systems in Three States

To investigate the unstable institutionalization of performance funding in higher education, this paper examines the cessation of performance funding programs in Illinois, Washington, and Florida.
Defending the Community College Equity Agenda

In this book, CCRC researchers analyze how colleges have tried to improve their performance with respect to low-income students, students of color, and nontraditional students.
State Systems of Performance Accountability for Community Colleges: Impacts and Lessons for Policymakers

This policy brief contains an analysis of the impacts of performance accountability on community colleges in six states.